Latest News + Info
The latest information relating to the health insurance industry.
Navigating Health Care Reform: Summary of Benefits and Coverage for Group Health Plans
Jdsupra reports: "Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (collectively, the “Act”), employers must move forward with implementation....
Scammers Out to Profit on U. S. Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
FTC reports: "It's enough to make you sick. No sooner had the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Affordable Care Act than scam artists began working the phones. Claiming to be from the government, they're saying that under the Affordable Care Act, they need to verify...
Closer Look: New health care law offers mix of costs, savings for Illinois’ Medicaid program
The Republic reports: "CHICAGO — As the dust settles from the U.S. Supreme Court's momentous decision on health care, top state leaders have faced off with conflicting figures about the cost to Illinois of expanded Medicaid coverage. President Barack Obama's health...
Noncompliance with health care reform act could be costly
Business Insurance reports: "Noncompliance of any provisions of this landmark health care reform, whether inadvertent or intentional, could be costly for employers, legal experts warn. “One thing that the regulatory agencies have said is they're not looking to...
Health care act drowns insurance brokers
AL.com reports: "The Supreme Court recently affirmed that President Barack Obama's health reform law is indeed constitutional. Supporters of the measure have rejoiced that America may finally be on its way toward achieving universal health coverage. Unfortunately, the...
Supreme Impact: The Decision and What it means for Employers, the Exchange and Health Reform Moving Forward
Illinois Chamber of Commerce reports: "The Supreme Court decision handed down on June 28 (click here for a summary of the key decision points) provided both clarity and confusion in a legal parsing that filled nearly 200 pages; a little less than a quarter of the size...
The Far-Reaching Impact of the Supreme Court Health Care Reform Decision
Law.com reports: "In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the individual mandate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("Affordable Care Act"). As a result, the individual mandate and other sweeping health care...
Health care reform and taxes: A refresher course
Birmingham Business Journal reports: "Take it from the U.S. Supreme Court: Health care reform wasn’t just an overhaul of the insurance market, it also was a major piece of tax legislation. That’s why now is a good time to review all of the tax provisions in the...
A 3.8 Percent “Sales Tax” on Your Home?
Fact Check.org reports: "Q: Does the new health care law impose a 3.8 percent tax on profits from selling your home? A: No, with very few exceptions. The first $250,000 in profit from the sale of a personal residence won’t be taxed, or the first $500,000 in the case...
Governor says state going forward with expanding Medicaid
The Rock River Times reports: "SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the national health-care law June 28, but justices apparently left some wiggle room for cash-strapped states such as Illinois. The ruling shrunk the stick President Barack Obama can use...